The Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden in Portland, Oregon
Did you know that the Japanese Garden is a traditional garden that opened in Washington Park in 1967?
The design of the Japanese Garden has 3 elements: stone, which stands for strength, water, which represents purity, and plants,
which represent growth and color.
The Japanese Garden has 5 places within the garden. These are the Strolling Pond garden, the Natural garden, the Sand and Stone garden, the Flat garden and the Tea garden.
The largest is the Strolling Pond garden, which has rocks arranged like the Big Dipper, and bridges that cross creeks between ponds.
Next time you visit Washington Park, make sure to take in the beauty of the Japanese garden.
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